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And what to my wondering eyes did appear? It is such a treat when these Yellow Headed Blackbirds arrive. This time they where very obliging about staying in a small group, although one of their smaller cousins a Red Wing Blackbird dropped in for a chat as I was snapping the photo.
This bird with it’s brilliant yellow head, together with its loud, rusty-hinge call, make the Yellow-headed Blackbird a conspicuous presence. It breeds in loose colonies and places its nest over water, attached to cattails and reeds. Taken on our acreage in Sherwood Park, Alberta,Canada
Canon Rebel XSI
This bird with it’s brilliant yellow head, together with its loud, rusty-hinge call, make the Yellow-headed Blackbird a conspicuous presence. It breeds in loose colonies and places its nest over water, attached to cattails and reeds. Taken on our acreage in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Canon Rebel XSI Sigma Dc 55-200mm
Adult Description
- Large songbird.
- Male unmistakable with black body and yellow head.
Male Description
Head, neck, and breast bright yellow. Body black. Black stripe in front of eye to bill. White patches in wing may be visible while perched, or hidden; conspicuous in flight.
Female Description
Body dull black and brown. Breast and throat pale yellow. Yellow on neck, face, and above eye. White streaking extending from yellow into brown lower chest*.
I am an amateur photographer from Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada.
Love scenery, wildlife and anything that catches my eye as being unique. Have a Canon Rebel XSI with a 100mm – 400mm Lens that allows me to get some wonderful captures!
Comments
Wonderful capture Leslie, no less than four, and cousin, nicely documented as well
Larry, thanks so very much. We were lucky to have flown home for the weekend and they had just arrived. they are so gorgeous. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
Thanks Cee. This is truly a fun Group.! :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
Leslie, you beat me to the punch. I have been trying for a week to get a good image of the Yellow-headed Blackbird. Well done my friend. Barb
Thanks Barb. It helps that they were posing in my back yard :>)) leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
Scott and Barb
Barb, it’s my pleasure to submit to this wonderful group! :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
How artistically they are posing for you! Great shot!
Joyce if I asked them to pose they couldn’t have done it better. Thank you. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
how lovely, they are all sticking their pretty yellow heads out for you sis,,,,,,,,lol
Wow!! This is awesome…what a goldmine!! Fabulous capture Leslie!! Another fave for me!!
Thank you very much Blair. They were just like a group of Old Men all together and having a chat. Thanks so much for the fave too. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
beautiful
Many thanks my friend. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
Superb shot! The lighting and composition are just awesome!
Thank you so very much! :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt